Tables & Sinners – The Unjust Steward

Luke 16:1-15 // Looking at the parable of the unjust steward. The world commended him for his shrewdness and cleverness, but God calls us to a higher standard. The Kingdom financial ethic is clear. Money is not evil, but it is uncertain. Being financial faithful is a strong indicator of spiritual faithfulness. Does the way I think about, handle, pursue, and plan financially reflect Kingdom values or worldly values?

Reflection

• How has your family of origin and past experiences taught you to approach being generous with others? Was generosity something that was common?

• What is your gut reaction towards the idea of being generous towards others who are not deserving? How might the Spirit be inviting you to understand more about yourself and God through processing your reaction?

• How might the Spirit be inviting you to be generous within your own circle?

• How might the Spirit be inviting you to speak and fight against the powers and principalities that bring systems of scarcity and prevent the generosity of God from being experienced in the life of the marginalized?

Here is another resource that is helpful for getting a better picture of the role of generosity within the Bible.